FAQ

Is Anesthesia Safe?

Anesthesia is considered safe when administered by trained professionals in appropriate medical settings. We take numerous precautions to ensure patient safety, such as conducting pre-operative assessments to identify any potential risk factors, closely monitoring vital signs during the procedure, and having emergency equipment readily available.

What emergency procedures are in place should a serious complication occur?

AOI’s highly skilled staff have all the necessary emergency drugs, equipment and training to care for you in the event of a complication.

Who provides the anesthesia during my procedure?

Experienced Board Certified/Eligible Anesthesiologists. AOI also provides ICU/ER trained nurses that are critical care trained to assist you in recovery after your procedure.

Why choose office-based procedures versus hospital?

Safety: As the absolute priority, our team will ensure safety by utilizing only experienced, trained staff members along with state-of-the-art equipment. Thus, we recreate the operating room result within the safety and comfort of your physician’s office.

Convenience: Enjoy the convenience and privacy of your doctor’s office with the staff you know. Eliminate countless hours wasted at the hospital in exchange for timely performed in-office procedures that will have you ready to leave with a chaperone approximately 30 minutes after the procedure.

Cost: Although a patient’s financial responsibility varies per insurance provider, the cost of in-office procedures is typically a fraction of the cost of an ASC or hospital.